In this day of movies in which one can't tell whether the action was manufactured by computer generation or by a cookie cutter, The Mask of Zorro is a grand throwback. It recalls and celebrates the fantasy workshop that Ho... more &raquollywood was and can be at its best. It's an audience pleaser in the best sense of the word, combining great-looking performers with gorgeous vistas and production design, a story that is familiar yet never insults the viewer's intelligence, and plenty of eye-popping action. Anthony Hopkins stars as the original Zorro, a masked vigilante protecting his people from official corruption in Mexico and what will become California (from Hannibal Lecter to Merchant-Ivory to action hero--is there nothing this man cannot do?). He's imprisoned for his troubles, and upon his release, mentors an impetuous pupil (Antonio Banderas, more suave than ever) in the fine arts of swordplay and triumphing over evil. Catherine Zeta-Jones capably portrays the beauty linked to both men--Zorro I's daughter, Zorro II's object of desire. The plotting contains few surprises, but the interplay between the three leads is always winning, and the winks to the swashbuckling genre are playful without ever being heavy-handed or campy. --David Kronke&laquo less

Member Movie Reviews

Julie C. (LadyGrey) from HUNTSVILLE, AL Reviewed on 11/24/2009...

Excellent movie!! Top notch acting and great action!

Shim F.Reviewed on 2/18/2008...

Very good action movie.
It can be a little graphic in some parts.
Like Zerro's brother was beheaded.
Later on in the movie you see the brother's head again.
Antonio Banderas plays ZORRO well.
There are some funny parts in this movie.

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G. Coggins | Florida | 04/25/2010

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Great movie. I think I will order the 2nd Zorro movie even though it is not rated as high as the first. I enjoy the fact that it is multilingual."

FANTASTIC MOVIE

E. Smith | Tucson, AZ | 04/17/2010

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I would like to thank those who have previously written reviews. They encouraged me to purchase this video. It was exciting! Both my wife and I have watched it twice and loved watching it each time. The movie is fast paced and keeps you guessing all through the film as to who wins in the end!!"

Mask of Zorro

Allison Tran | 03/24/2010

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Excellent movie. Fun, exciting and a movie the entire family can watch. The chemistry between Bandares and Zeta-Jones just adds to the movie. It was great to see Anthony Hopkins again."